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President Trump’s call for Republicans to “take over” voting procedures in more than a dozen states and “nationalize” the midterm elections has Republican senators debating filibuster reform to get around Democratic opposition to a bill that would require voters to show proof of citizenship.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune broke with the president after Trump called for the GOP to take over elections and nationalize the voting process ahead of midterms.
Senator John Cornyn, once seen as a potential Republican leader in his chamber, is now depending on wealthy party donors to survive a right-wing challenge.
One forecaster now gives Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff an advantage in his reelection bid in Georgia.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Tuesday that Republican senators will discuss employing a seldom-used interpretation of the Senate Rules to require that Democrats actively hold the Sente floor with continuous debate — a so-called standing filibuster — to increase the chances of Congress passing nationwide voting reform.
Minnesota Senate candidate Michele Tafoya discusses Don Lemon’s arrest following a church disruption and Minnesota’s alleged fraud scandal on ‘The Big Weekend Show.’
The Texas Tribune on MSN
Cornyn continues to lead Texas Senate GOP field in fundraising, cash reserves as primary hits homestretch
Despite dominating the airwaves, Texas’ senior senator has been neck and neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton in public polling, both falling well short of the support needed to avoid a runoff.